The weather in December in Irákleio

It's cool to moderate in December in Irákleio with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 14°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Irákleio. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Irákleio, Crete. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 25°C in 2014, Irákleio reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Irákleio

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Irákleio. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Irákleio New York
Average temperature 18°C 9°C
Max. temperature 20°C 12°C
Min. temperature 9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 115 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 15 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Irákleio with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 12°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Irákleio is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Irákleio, Crete. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Irákleio

Temperature in December in Irákleio over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Irákleio, Crete. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Irákleio

Total precipitation in December in Irákleio over the years

Daily UV index in December in Irákleio

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Irákleio, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Irákleio by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Irákleio. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.